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This week, we’re flashing back to a UK chart absolutely bursting with energy—where ballads soared, synths sparkled, and rock heroes battled it out for dominance. From Madonna’s underground soundtrack single to Jennifer Rush’s record-smashing power ballad, we’ve got every shade of 80s magic in one top-to-bottom stunner.
Expect glam, grit, heartbreak, and heat—plus a few surprises you probably forgot you loved.
So hit play and relive the week of October 11, 1985 with us.
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Keep moving forward. Keep remembering backward.
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Step into the glitter and groove of October 12, 1985, as we count down the hottest 20 tracks from a week when MTV ruled, cassette decks were king, and the charts were soaked in synth, soul, and swagger.
Join host Bret as he rewinds through unforgettable hits like Take On Me, Oh Sheila, Part-Time Lover, Freedom, and Dress You Up—plus deep trivia, nostalgic stories, and a few surprises along the way. You’ll hear about mall memories, Pepsi power moves, and even the magic of disposable cameras.
Also this week. we’ve closed the Patreon, but we’re opening the vault! All four episodes of the Top 80 Protest Songs of the 1980s are now bonus episodes on the main feed. Next up. Adult Contemporary Top 20 from March 25, 1989.
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Keep moving forward. Keep remembering backward.
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Feeling a little tender? This week, we’re turning down the tempo and turning up the emotion with a Bonus Episode: the Adult Contemporary Top 20 from March 25, 1989.
From Rick Astley and Debbie Gibson to Roy Orbison and Anita Baker, this countdown is packed with slow-burn ballads, soft rock gems, and the kind of deep-feeling tracks that wrapped around us like a hug in the Walkman era.
💬 No Patreon anymore? No problem, these bonus episodes are now part of the main feed because some music just needs to be heard.
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Keep moving forward. Keep remembering backward.
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Rewind to the UK Top 20 from February 28, 1988, where synths sizzled, house music took hold, and pop legends reigned supreme. In this week’s Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, we’ve got it all—from Kylie Minogue’s glittering debut and Billy Ocean’s dream-car anthem, to a French-language hit that conquered the UK charts, and a protest-funk jam from Eddy Grant that made the dancefloor political.
We’ll dive into the backstories, the quirks, and the hidden gems behind each track, with trivia breaks, pop culture memories, and a heartfelt closing you won’t want to miss.
🚨 Plus: The announcement of a brand new Bonus Episode—the Top 20 Adult Contemporary hits from March 25, 1989—and news on the closing of our Patreon (with a very 80s twist).
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So pop in those earbuds, slide into your stonewashed denim, and come relive the soundtrack of February 1988.
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Get ready for a time-travel jolt back to February 27, 1988, a week where R&B slow jams, pop anthems, rock comebacks, and sample-driven dance hits all vied for the top. Bret takes you on a countdown loaded with Michael Jackson’s call for change, Cher’s epic return, Debbie Gibson’s teenage triumph, and so much more. We’ll also explore why the 80s never stayed in one musical lane for long.
Plus, big announcement: our Patreon is officially closed, and we’re bringing the entire Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s series to the main feed as bonus episodes—because these songs are too important to hide. The next bonus episode is Adult Contemporary Top 20 from March 25, 1989—stay tuned.
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon @GenX80sCountdown, and if you love what we do, consider helping us keep the coffee flowing at BuyMeaCoffee.com/GenX80sTop20Countdown.
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This is it, the final chapter of The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s.
Originally a Patreon-exclusive, this series is now free for everyone, because these songs deserve to be heard.
The biggest, boldest, most history-making protest anthems of the decade are all right here.
From Public Enemy and Midnight Oil to U2 and Tracy Chapman, these are the anthems that called for justice, demanded change, and left a permanent mark on the world.
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🔊 Turn it up, share it, and keep the fight alive.
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This week, we’re doing something different.
There’s no countdown. No rankings. No flashy transitions.
Just 30 songs from the 1980s that offer light when the world feels heavy.
This is a playlist of power, compassion, resilience, and love—songs that say: you’re not alone, and you’re not done yet.
These aren’t just hits from a bygone decade. These are lifelines.
And in times like these, we all need something to hold on to.
We’re taking a pause from our regular UK Top 20 and Patreon releases this week to bring you this special one-off collection—because sometimes the music matters too much to wait.
If one of these tracks speaks to you, let us know. And if it helps even a little… that’s everything.
New: Bonus Episode 3 of our Top 80 Protest Songs of the 1980s series is now live.
You can also support the show at Buy Me a Coffee or join our exclusive content on Patreon.
Thank you for being here.
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Some songs get played. Others get banned. Fears. Censored.
Originally a Patreon-exclusive, this series is now free for everyone, because these songs matter now more than ever.
In Part 3 of The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s, we continue the countdown with tracks that were so powerful, they were seen as a threat.
From Simple Minds and The Human League to The Style Council and The Clash, these anthems didn't just define a decade, they fought for change.
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🔊 Turn it up and hear the music that fought back.
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This week, we count down the Top 20 songs in the UK—from soul-drenched ballads and synth-laced pop to arena-sized rock and unexpected chart-toppers.
🎶 New Order delivers a synth masterpiece
🎤 Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Heart battle it out in the Top 5
🎙️ Pet Shop Boys take us to church (and back)
💥 Bruce Willis surprises us with a soulful throwback
🎉 And Los Lobos bring it all home at #1 with a classic reimagined
This isn’t just another chart. It’s a late-summer mixtape from a year when the world was in motion, and music was everywhere.
📢 Bonus content now available!
🎙️ Episodes 1 & 2 of the Top 80 Protest Songs of the 1980s are now released to the public feed
🔥 Episode 4 (the final chapter!) is now live for Patreon supporters
Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon, and support us on Buy Me a Coffee if you love what we’re doing!
Let’s bring back the magic—one song at a time.
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This week on the Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, we’re diving into the pop power, cultural crossover, and quiet courage of the week ending August 7, 1987; a chart that didn’t just bring the hits, it brought the heart.
We’ve got:
💃 Whitney, Madonna, and Janet bringing the dancefloor heat
🎸 Richard Marx and Bob Seger turning up the guitars
🎤 Suzanne Vega’s Luka quietly shifting the world
🎬 Three songs from Beverly Hills Cop II that turned the soundtrack into a chart monster
🎧 And U2’s #1 anthem of faith and searching, closing it all out
Plus:
✨ A story about making mixtapes in your bedroom
📸 A forgotten 1987 obsession that wasn’t a gadget
🎙️ And an emotional sendoff as we drop the final episode of our Patreon-exclusive series, Top 80 Protest Songs of the 1980s; with Episodes 1 & 2 now available as bonus drops in the main feed.
This countdown is more than just songs; it’s a reminder of how music carried messages we’re still listening to today.
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Originally a Patreon-exclusive, this series is now free for everyone—because these songs need to be heard.
In Part 2 of The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s, we continue counting down the tracks that challenged the system, spoke truth to power, and left a lasting impact.
From Tracy Chapman and Public Enemy to Paul McCartney and the Dead Kennedys, these songs tackled the biggest issues of the decade—with lyrics that still resonate today.
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🔊 Turn it up and keep the fight alive!
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The UK charts were electric on September 30, 1983—a vibrant mix of genres, shifting sounds, and timeless icons. This week’s countdown is a ride through everything that made the early 80s unforgettable.
🎶 New Order brought the future with “Blue Monday”
🎶 Culture Club lit up the top spot with “Karma Chameleon”
🎶 David Bowie, UB40, Paul Young, Genesis, and Soft Cell all make powerful appearances
🎶 And a few unexpected gems from Monyaka, Ryan Paris, and Modern Romance add extra flavor to this unforgettable chart
Plus, we’ve got: ✨ An unbelievable (but true!) trivia break about McDonald’s rap videos
🎮 A Game Boy showdown with Tetris vs. the music charts
📼 And a mid-show story you won’t forget about Mr. T releasing a rap album for kids
This episode is all style, all substance, and all 80s.
📢 Don’t forget to check out Episode 3 of The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s, now available on Patreon—featuring powerful tracks that challenged the status quo and changed the world.
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon to keep the memories spinning, and if you love the show, support us on Buy Me a Coffee to keep this 80s machine fueled!
🔊 Turn it up and relive the music that defined a generation.
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This week on the Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, we rewind to October 1, 1983—a moment when new wave, power ballads, retro flair, and synth-pop all collided in glorious, unforgettable harmony.
We’ve got Bonnie Tyler’s thunderous #1 hit, Men Without Hats’ quirky dance revolution, and The Police delivering heartbreak in perfect harmony—not once, but twice. Plus:
🎤 A surprise appearance from Frank Stallone (yes, really!)
🎧 A dreamy saxophone slow-dance from Spandau Ballet
🎹 Billy Joel goes Motown
💔 Air Supply turns drama into an anthem
And of course, Laura Branigan, The Fixx, Talking Heads, Sheena Easton, and more.
✨ Plus, a reminder that Episode 3 of our Patreon-exclusive series, Top 80 Protest Songs of the 1980s, is out now! Join us at Patreon.com/GenX80sCountdown to keep the music and the message alive.
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Some songs make you dance. Some songs make you feel.
And some songs? Some change the world.
This series was originally a Patreon-exclusive, but right now, these songs are too important to keep behind a paywall.
Welcome to Part 1 of The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s—a countdown of the most powerful, politically charged, and socially relevant songs of the decade.
From punk anthems to hip-hop manifestos, rock epics to pop songs with a message, these tracks shook the system—and their messages still hit just as hard today.
Follow us @GenX80sCountdown on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon for even more 80s nostalgia. And if you love the show, buy us a coffee at BuyMeACoffee.com, because keeping the 80s alive takes a LOT of caffeine. ☕
🔊 Turn it up, share it, and keep these voices alive.
Intro Music Neon Nights Tune Pocket
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This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown—we’re rewinding to October 1, 1983…
💥 Bonnie Tyler is going full power-ballad mode
🕺 Men Without Hats are dancing without rules
🎸 Stray Cats bring the rockabilly heat
… and somehow, Frank Stallone lands in the Top 10.
Plus—mixtape memories, Swatch watch trivia, and all the feels.
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The UK charts on December 4, 1981, were a perfect mix of innovation, nostalgia, and pure 80s magic.
This week, we count down 20 incredible tracks, featuring:
🎶 Queen and David Bowie teaming up for a legendary duet
🎶 The Human League leading the synthpop revolution
🎶 Soft Cell, OMD, and Ultravox bringing new wave brilliance
🎶 Diana Ross, Olivia Newton-John, and Rod Stewart proving the legends were still on top
🎶 Julio Iglesias taking a Spanish-language ballad all the way to number one
This countdown is a time capsule of 1981—an era where music was changing, evolving, and setting the stage for the decade ahead.
📢 Want even more? Over on Patreon, we just dropped Episode 2 of The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s! These are the songs that stood for something, shook the system, and still carry their message today.
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🔊 Turn it up and relive the music that made us!
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It’s time to travel back to December 5, 1981, when soft rock ballads, arena anthems, and new wave sounds were all battling it out for chart supremacy!
🎧 This week’s Gen X 80s Countdown brings you Diana Ross reimagining a 50s classic, The Police blending new wave with reggae, Foreigner delivering one of the greatest power ballads ever, and Olivia Newton-John dominating the charts with a record-breaking smash hit!
🔥 Plus, we’ll revisit the launch of MTV and how it changed music forever, and we’ll dive into the arcade craze of 1981 with a fun bit of trivia!
🎸 And don’t forget—our exclusive Patreon series, Top 80 Protest Songs of the 1980s, is going strong! Episode 2 drops this week, so join us at Patreon for deep-dive episodes on the songs that made a statement.
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March 10, 1989, had a little bit of everything—and this week, we’re taking you back with another epic countdown of the UK’s Top 20!
We’ve got Michael Jackson clapping back at the press, Donna Summer proving disco queens never fade, Poison making us all sing along, and the pop machine that was Jason Donovan ruling the charts.
🔥 And don’t forget, our exclusive new Patreon series, The Top 80 Protest Songs of the 80s. Head over to Patreon for more deep-dive episodes.
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This week on Gen X 80s Countdown, we’re traveling back to March 11, 1989, a time when boy bands were rising, new jack swing was taking over, and rock legends were proving they still had what it takes.
🎧 Get ready for Debbie Gibson’s chart-topping ballad, the boy band explosion of New Kids on the Block, and the dance-pop energy of Paula Abdul and Milli Vanilli. Plus, we’ve got rock anthems from Guns N’ Roses and Rod Stewart, smooth R&B from Bobby Brown and Anita Baker, and a few surprises along the way.
🔥 And don’t forget, our exclusive Patreon series, Top 100 Rock Tracks of 1985, just wrapped up. If you’re a rock fan, head over to Patreon for more deep-dive episodes.
Follow us @GenX80sCountdown on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon for even more 80s nostalgia. And if you love the show, buy us a coffee at BuyMeACoffee.com, because keeping the 80s alive takes a LOT of caffeine. ☕
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This week, we’re doing something different and personal—a double-length special featuring my 40 favorite songs from the entire decade!
🔥 Featuring:
🎸 Duran Duran 🎤 Pat Benatar 💃 Taylor Dayne 🎬 Huey Lewis & The News 🤘 Billy Idol 👑 Michael Jackson
This is the ultimate 80s mixtape—a mix of rock, pop, new wave, movie classics, and deep cuts that defined the greatest decade in music.
And don’t forget—our Patreon-exclusive series kicks off next week with the Top 80 Protest Songs of the 1980s, so if you’re not on Patreon yet, now’s the time! Support us on BuyMeACoffee.com
🎧 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Mastodon to keep the 80s nostalgia alive!
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